From the Governor’s Press Office: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Hendry County Court. Robert Ostrov, of Wellington, to serve as Judge on the Hendry County Court Ostrov has served as a General Magistrate for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit since 2018 and has been the […]
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Governor DeSantis appoints Andrew Bain to Orange County Bench
The Governor’s Office announced April 8, 2025 the appointment of Andrew Bain, of Orlando, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court. Bain is the Head of Government and Business Engagement at Byrd Campbell, P.A. Previously, he served as the State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the […]
Amendment to the Speedy Trial Rule
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Governor DeSantis appoints County Court Judge James Morgan to the Circuit Court Bench
James Morgan III, of Marathon, to serve as Judge on the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Morgan has served as a County Court Judge for Monroe County since 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from the University of Florida. […]
Two County Court Judges Appointed to the Circuit Bench
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Jack Schlechter, of Niceville, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Schlechter has served as a County Court Judge for Okaloosa County since 2022. Previously, he was an attorney at AnchorsGordon, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and […]
Governor DeSantis appoints two County Court Judges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Orange County Court. Heather Guarch, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Orange County Court Guarch has served as a Regional Legal Advisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement since 2018. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth […]
Governor DeSantis appoints two to County Court
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Governor DeSantis made four judicial appointments, including two County Court appointments. Lauren Sweet, of Stuart, to serve as Judge on the St. Lucie County Court Sweet has served as an Assistant General Counsel for the School Board of St. Lucie County since 2022. Previously, she served as an Assistant State […]
Governor DeSantis appoints Jeremy Griner to Hillsborough County Court
On October 9, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Plant City attorney Jeremy Griner to the Hillsborough County Court to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge John Conrad. Judge Designate Griner currently lives and works in Plant City as a civil litigator in his own law firm. Welcome to Judge Designate Griner! Source: […]